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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
TEN BUILDINGS BURNED.
A Factory and Nine Houses the Struct.
ureS in Ruins.

A Factory and Nine Houses the Struct-
ures in Ruins.
MEMPHIS, Aug 10.-The Eagle Flour
Mills, on the corner of Vance and Tennes-
see streets, were burned this morning. The
loss is $4,000 and the insurance $4,000.
STARTED IN A PRAIRIE.
CHICAGO, Aug. 10.-A prairie fire which
broke out about ) O'Clock this afternoon in
the vicinity of Eighty-nlnth and Halstead
streets, resulted three hours later
in the total destruction of the
Weber wagon works, at the corner
of Eighty-first and Wallace streets,
the Auburn school building just across the
street, a two story fat adjacent TO the
school building and four cottages on Wal
lace street, North of Eighty-first street, were
burned. The Superintendent of the wagon
works estimates the loss on the works at
Slj0000. The insurance is SI5, 900, distl'ib-
uted among about twenty companies
FACTORY AND NINE HOUSES.
- CONCORD, N H., Aug. 10.--Fire was dis
covered in the second story of che shos fac
tory at Wolfboro last night, and before the
flames were eXtinguisbed the building and
nine dwelling houses were destroyed. The
origin of the fire is unknown. The shoe
factory was the largest In the State, and
employed nearly 800 hands. The loss on
the factory is $50 900, the loss on stock is
$4,000, with $4,000 insurance. The dwell
ing houses were occupied principally by
factory operatives. The whole loss by the
fire is placed at Si25,000. The insurance is
small.
MUSHROOMS MILL FIRE.
MUsKEGoN, MICH, Aug 10.--The mill
fires in this city yesterday resulted in loss
of over 5000, 900 feet of lumber, owned by
Stimson 81 Fay, Mann e. Co. and others
The total losses aggregate nearly $1,000
on which there is fair insurance.
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MOBILES HARBOR.
The Depth of Water Increased IL Feet
for $1,370,OOO.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10-Maj. A. N. Dam
roll, United States Engineer, submits the
following estimates for expenditures upon
river and harbor improvements in his dis
trict next year: Warrior river, Ala, $685.
coo; Tombigbee river, Ala, and Mississippi,
below Vienna, $1,000; Tombigbee, below
Vienna, $l2 300; Black Warrior, $500, 600;
Old Tower creek, Miss, $1,000; Moxubee
river, Miss, $40, 600; Pascagoula river, Miss,
S55, ,0O0; Pearl river, Miss, between Edin-
burg and Carthage, $1,000; Pearl river,
Miss. from jackson to Carthage, 500, 900;
Pearl river, Miss, below Jackson, $4,000;
harbor at Biloxi Bay, Miss, S37 800; Mobile
harbor. S444, 900. OF Mobile harbor he
says the improvements began in 1927,
there being then five and e-half feet of
water through Choctaw pass. There has
since been expended by the general govern
ment 81, $40, 600 A seventeen-foOt channel
has been obtained from the city to the sea.
1t is, however, too narrow and should be
widened at least 100 feet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
TURKEYS ATTITUDE.
ENGLAND AND THE EAST.
salisbury Discusses the Outlook at q
BANQUET

LONDON. Aug l0.--At the Lord Mayors
banquet tonight, regarding Egypt, the
Premier said that England must see real
security in that country, that before the
British troops are withdrawn Egypt must
De free from internal sedition and safe from
external attack
large portion of the Premiers speech
was devoted to the Egyptian and Afghan
questions. With reference to the latter
question he affirmed that England's and
huSsia's concessions were equal,
each side showing n desire to
maintain peace and to proceed
WITH The work of civilization, in the prose
luton OF which there was ample room for
poth England and Russia in Asia. He col-
g.naed by expressing himself as confident
ulat all dangers 20 European peace had
passed away and TINT the Lord Mayor
would end his term of Office in period Of
profound tranquility.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
A PAYMAsTER SENT HOME.

Mai. Bash's Lost Funds Never Recov-
ered by the Government.
WASHINGTON, Aug. l0--By direction of
the Secretary of War Maj. Daniel N. Bash,
Paynaster of tho United States army, is re-
leved from duty and ordered to his home to
await further orders Maj Bash is the
officer who was robbed of 81 300 at Antelope
Springs, Wyo, March IS, 1887, by Charley
Parker n cowboy, no part Of the money
ever being recovered. The robbery was
perpetratcd while the Major and his escort
were at dinner, and he is held not TO have
taken sufficient precautions TO protect his
funds
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
WATTERsON BANQUETED.
He Tells the Difference Between Poll
ticians and Journalists.

ticians and Journalists.
New YORK, Aug. 10.-The Press Club of
this city gave a reception to-day to Col.
Henry Watterson, of the Louisville Courier
Jour1ldl. John A. Greene, President, well
coined Col. Watterson to the club. Col.
Watterson gave an interesting dissertation
on newspapers and newspaper men and the
incompatability of journalism and politics.
''rhe Politician he said, 'has TO keep
his path divergent from the ways of We
racity, whereas the journalist on the other
hand is always trying to tell the truth and
tell it before any one else does"
Brief addresses were also made by Gen.
Horatio c. King, Col. john A. Cockerill of
the World, Paul A. Dana of the Sun, Eras
tus Wiman and others.
Journalism, Col Watterson said "Is
now here so much out of place in the
mechanicism Of political movements, the
fact is, no man can mingle Journal
ism and politics and remain strictly
honest All the young gentlemen
on the press of my city / count as personal
friends, and | am prouder of that friend
ship than / would be of that of the many
would-be great men who have personal axes
to grind"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
SCIENTISTS IN SESSION.
The seth Meeting of the American
Association in Progress.

The seth Meeting of the American
Association in Progress.
New YORK, Aug. 10.-The thirty sixth
meeting of the American Association for
the Advancement of Science began at
Columbia College to-day. The retiring
president, Prof. Edward s. Morse, of Salem.
called the meeting TO order, and Right Rev.
II. G. Potter made the invocation, when the
chair was assigned TO the president-elect,
Prof. s. z. Langley, of Washington.
+. A. p. Barnard, President
of Columbia College. welcomed
the association to New York President
Langley responded and the regular routine
was proceeded with. The retiring president
will deliver his address as such before the
association and tomorrow business will be
fairly begun. The sessions, which will CON
tinue for week, will be interspersed With
trips TO pleasure resorts near the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
Bond Offers.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.-Five million
four hundred and sixty-two thousand dol
lars in ~ per cents were offered the Treas
ury to-day at prices ranging from ITO fiat
to 112
Secretary Fairchild this afternoon ac-
cepted the offer OF the Suffolk Savings Bank
of Boston to sell $3.50, 900 registered ~ per
cent. bonds af 10 fat. All the other pro-
posals were rejected, as the rates were not
considered favorable.
The Treasury Department to-day received
applications for the prepayment of interest
on bonds amounting TO $3.50, $50, making
tho total TO date Sc, ,922, 800.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
BROKEN DOWN FIRMS.
Three Concerns File Schedules of AS.
sets and Liabilities.

Three Concerns File Schedules of As
sets and Liabilities.
New YORK, Aug. 10.-Orlando B. Hast
ings a manufacturer of cardboard at No.
% Beekman street, doing business as Hast
ings 81 Todd, who assigned recently, filed
schedules to-day showing liabilities Of $232,
900, nominal assets of $4,000, and actual
assets of S34 900
The schedules of Otto Vom Feltt, dealer
in pictures, show liabilities of $4,000,
nominal assets of $4,000, and actual assets
of $4,000
When John Slade a. Co. made an assign
ment to Walter S. Warren July 5 the as
signee was directed to furnish bond for
$500, 600 This he did not care to do anchto-
day Fred c. Chaplin was substituted. Alfred
Sully and II. X. Thurber became his sure
ties Mr. Warren makes affidavit that the
firms liabilities are $4,000, the nominal
assets 81 100000, and the actual assets $60,-
600
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
A BROKEN AGREEMENT.
The West Virginia Central Multiplies
It's Claim by Three

BALTIMORE, Aug. l0-Tc-day in the
United States Circuit Court the attorneys
Of the West Virginia Central and Pittsburg
Railroad Company against the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company, for violation
Of contract, increased their claim for dam
ages from $50, 900 TO S150,000 The declara-
ton alleges that an agreement was made
between the two companies Jan. 10, 1881
for an interchange OF coal cars
and for mutual transportation of freight TO
end from the functions Of the roads at Pied
mont, w. Va that the defendant agreed
on a cetain rebate, which ii declined TO full
fiji: that the plaintiff lost g., 800 by reason
Of the violation of that part Of the contract ;
that the defendants violation Of contract
caused loss of sale of 10000 tons Of coal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
HENRY CLAY's SON DEAD.
He Expires Suddenly While Superin-
tending His Farm.

LEXINGTON, KY, Aug. 10.-John Clay
the only remaining son of Henry Clay, died
at his farm near this city this afternoon at
3 o'clock Heleft the city at o'clock in his
usual health, going home, and after dining,
went out TO superintend repairs on
pump. While giving instructions to
the workmen he fell dead, without
any premonition, of heart disease Mr.. Clay
was 67 years old. He had no children. He
was married about twenty years ago TO his
nepbew's widow, Mrs. Irwin. Col. Irwin
was killed at the battle of Perryville while in
command of Confederate regiment. John
Clay possessed but few of the characters
tics Of his illustrious father, being plain
farmer devotlng much time to raising
thoroughbred horses. He became Catholic
twenty years ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
JAIL BIRDS SEEK LIBERTY.
A Pistol Induces Them to Retreat Into
Their Cells.

ATLANTIC CrTY, n j., Aug. 10---While
Sheriff Charles II. Lacy was absent at the
funeral of his wife to-day there was an at
tempt on the part Of the prisoners at the
Atlantic county Jail at Mays Land
ing TO escape They were led
by housebreaker named Slocum,
who, with an iron pump handle beat hole
through the ceiling and thus gained an EN-
trance into the attic. They were discovered
by Deputy Sheriff Moore and County Clerk
Evans, who, at the point Of pistol, drove
Slocum and the others back and placed all
the male prisoners in separate cells.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
Yincent,s Trial.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Aug. 10.--Treas,rer
Vincent's trial was resumed this morning.
Nothing new or sensational was developed
The testimony closed Mt 2 O'Clock. This af-
ternoon State Solicitor Lomax opened his
argument for the prosecution. He was fol-
lowed by Attorney Falkner for the defense.
in the morning ex-Cov. Watts win make
the closing speech for the defense, and At
torney General McClellen for the State
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
FALLING WALLS.
Three Firemen Killed and Several
Fatally Injured at st. Louis.

Fatally Injured at st. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 10.-The most terrible
catastrophe that has befallen the fire de-
partment in its history occurred this morn
ing about 8 o'clock. The walls of the ruins
of Bishop & Spears peanut warehouse, Nos.
$40 and 5l2 North Second street, fell at that
hour and carried with them portion of J.
Alkres & Co.'S wholesale grocery house. In
the ruins were buried number of firemen,
two of whom were taken out dead. Another
is buried beneath the debris and beyond
doubt is dead. A spectator is dying at the
hospital, and several tiremen are at their
homes or at the engine houses suffering
from severe injuries.
THE CRASH.
A number of firemen were engaged rails
ing ladders to get water ON the shoulder
ing peanuts when suddenly the walls of
Bishop & Spears building wavered and
crashed Then down CAME the north wall,
and with it portion OF AlklreS' south
wall, tearing out Alkires' south side right
in the middle As the middle and north
walls came down the front of the peanut
warehouse fell out, and the extra pressure
from the side walls forced the debris out
into the street There was a great cloud
of dust and smoke from the burning
peanuts. In the crash the firemen went
down without cry, so quick was the col
lapse. When the first shock was over it
was found that all the firenen except Nc
Herman, Mcdonald, Hoell, Feldtman, De
fore and Zimmerman, had got off. The
dead are:
Barney McKernan.
Frank Mcdonald.
Chris Hoell.
The injured are:
James O'Brien, fatally.
jacob Feldtman, severely.
William Zimmerman, severely.
Mat before, slightly
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
Frnnce,s Only Chance.

FARIs, Aug. 10.-The radical newspapers
r,I nere violently criticize the pro-Bismarckian
yolcy OF Signor Crispi, the new Italian
y relnier, and urges France to ally herself
n,nily with Russia, by doing which, they
SsSy' she will be enabled to dispose of the
Ica,ral Europenn alliance
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
All one Lanaeton Evidence In.

PErKRsBuRG, VA, Aug. 10.--The evil
concluded tonight with testimony intro
duced bv the prosecution. The defense
made numerous objections ana noted several
exceptions 10 the rulings Of the court. In
rebuttal. the prosecution showed that sew
eral Of the witnesses who testified for the
defense were not on the spot when the shoot
ing occurred. Instructions will be asked for
tomorrow and will no doubt elicit an elab-
0ratA discussion
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
A Defaulter Arrested.

CHICAGO, Aug 10.--John McMartin, tho
defaulting agent of the Russell Manufac-
turing Company, at McKeesport, Pa, who
left for Canada eight months ago, was met
on the street to-day by President Russell, OF
the manufacturing company, who is visit
ing here, and was promptly locked up.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
Gerrnany's Crown Prince.

p LONDON, Aug 1G.-The German Crown
rrnec arrived in Edinburgh to-day, and
SSpent tho time in sightseeing. Before the
ttrnce left London Dr. Mackenzie per-
Irsrmed ri' another operation upon his throat:
!; tT;ectricity was applied to the larynx, and
.l .eo last traces Of the excrescence in the
thFoat were successfully removed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
RIvALING THE PIEDMONT.
The Horticultural Society Invite
Cleveland to Macon.

The horticultural Society Invites
Cleveland to Macon.
ATLANTA, Aug. 10.-The following invi-
tation was wired from Canton, Ca, to day
to President Cleveland:
His EIcellency Grover Cleveland, President of
the United States.
The Agricultural Society is now in session at
Canton, in this State, and by its unanimous
action this day we are appointed to invite your
e&celency and Mrs. Cleveland together
with the members of your Cabi-
net to attend the annual
fair of the society TO be held at the city of Ma
con, beginning on the oath of October and con-
tnuing one week. The exhibit will be magnifi-
cent display of the agricultural and industrial
resources OF the State. Ii will be attractive
and instructive, as Georgia represents the best
agricultural success at the South 1t will be
our pleasure to entertain you
and present you to the people of
our State, who will welcome you most cor
daily to all the hospitalitieS of the occasion.
L. F. LIVINGSTON,
S. d. BRADwELL,
j. G. MCCALL,
j. H. BLACK
G. L. MOSES,
j. w. GRANADE,
r. A. NIsBET,
J. o. WADDELL,
w j. NORTHERN,
d. c. BARROW,
JAMES BARRETT,
Committee
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
CUBA'S CAPTAIN GENERAL.
He Offends the Spanish Minister Q
the Colonies.

inc COlOnl05.
MADRID, Aug. 10.--Gen. Salamanca, the
recently appointed Captain General of
Cuba, while at LaGrauja, publicly ex-
pressed his intention to suppress bfigandage
and corruption in Cuba, and allow
no political patrons at Madrid to
protect rogues and officials who made
Spanish rule unpopular in the West Indies.
The remarks offended Senor Balaguer, Min
lister Of the Colonies. and he rendered his
resignation, thus putting the government in
a dilemma. Premier Sagasta is trying TO
effect reconciliation between Gen Sala-
mancia and Signor Balaguer in order TO
avoid crisis and II is reported that he is in
a fair way 20 succeed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
A Fores. Flre in Germany.

BERLIN, Aug 10.--A forest fire is raging
in the Hertogenwald. Soldiers are endeav-
oring to stop the progress OF the flames by
telling trees, digging bitches, etc, but SO
far without success. The fire Is viewed by
crowds Of sight-seers from Berlin, Cologne,
BfIlsselg and other places
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
Bovcovttln0 a Prohibitionist.

NASHVILLE, Aug. 10--Willis McDear-
mon, n school teacher near Babattia, Jack
son county, found his school house guarded
by mob yesterday morning who refused
him admission on the ground that he was a
Prohibitionist. McDearrnon opened another
school house The Prohibition - in
stalled new teacher and the pup lied
according TO tho parents views on 80 ques-
ton
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
A Gable Rate Uitimatum.

NEW YoEK Aug. bit is officially an
nounced that the Commercial Cable Com
pany has notified the other cable companies
that unless rates are advanced TO 40c.
word within one week that IL will make an
other cut, and ten days from now will take
messages at 12c. a woT
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
HE WILL VISIT MEMPHIS.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.-The President
to-day assured Senator Harris that he would
visit Memphis, Tenn. during his contem-
plated Western and Southern trip this fall
Senator Coiquitt is here to look
after some minor departmental busi-
ness. He had a pleasant inter
view with the President today, in which he
told the President all about the final az
rangements for his visit to Atlanta. Senator
Colquitt returns to Atlanta Friday night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
A Rark sold for q some.

LONDON, Aug. i0.--The bark Albert from
Charleston for Rotterdam, before reported
Us having put into the Island Of Caryo in
distress and rs having been condemned, has
been sold at auction for $3.50. -Four hun
dred barrels OF rosin and LBS stavcs wore
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
FERDINAND'S ADVENTURE.
His Occupancy of the Throne vii
Violate the Treaty.

Violate the Treaty.
VIENNA, Aug. 10.-The FremdenbIatt, re-
ferring to the departure of Prince Ferdi-
nand for Bulgaria, emphasizes the fact that
his departure was not in any way due to en-
couragement received from the powers or
to the sanction of the Porte. The Princes
action does not accord with the treaty of
Berlin, and is merely an enterprise of Bull
garian adventure.
AWAITING HIS COMING.
ORsoRA, Aug. 10.-M Natchevitich, the
bulgarian Prime Minister, accompanied by
the members of Prince Ferdinand's suite,
has reached here, where he will remain until
the arrival of the Prince. 1t has been
arranged that the Prince shall land and re-
ceive addresses as the new ruler of Bulgaria
at all the Bulgarian ports between here and
Rutschuk
TURKEYS ATTITUDE.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Aug lot is semi
oi1clallY stated that owing to the change in
bulgarian affairs the Porte has abandoned
us projected circular to the powers. 1t is
lurther stated that if Prince Ferdinand as
sumes the throne the Porte will expect the
bowers to withhold their cognizance until
turkey recognizes the Prince.
GOES THROUGH PEsTH.
PEsTH, Aug l0.-Prince Ferdinand passed
through this city this evening.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
A scorcher at Chlcaao.

CHICAGO. Aug. 0.-Tu seven hours to-day
the temperature in this city rose 90 until at
3 O'Clock this afternoon the record was So
10 the shade
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40 be a Free pelivery onace.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10--The post Office
at Danville Va, will become free delivery
office Oct. l.
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Given to the Irax.

LONDON, Aug. 10-The judges Of the
ln5tlec yacht race have decided that the
AT'iS was tho winner
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11
BROKEN AT CEDAR RAPIDS.

CEDAR, RAPIDS, IA, Aug. 10.-The long
drought was broken at 0 o'clock this even
ing, when heavy rain commenced, guar
anteeing a magnificent corn crop in this re-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-11

The tobacco crop is in high condition in
the seed leaf States, averaging nearly 100,
except in Wisconsin. The shipping and
butting districts Of the West make an un-
precedented report of low condition,
as follows: Tennessee 20, Kentucky
50, Ohio 50, Indiana So, Illinois
50, Missouri Co. In view of the
heavy reduction in acreage only small
fragment Of the usual crop may be ex-
pected. The official investigation In progress
will determine autboritatively the breadth
cultivated the present year.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-04
Proposals for Stock Cattle and
Horses.

OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, March 15 1887. {
Sealed proposals Endorsed Proposals for Stock
Cattle or Horses as the case may be, and ad-
dressed to the Commissioner of indian Affairs,
Chamber of Commerce building, corner of Third
and Chestnut streets, st. Louis, Mo, will be re-.
ceived there until o'clock of Friday, April Is,
1857, for furnishing for the Indian service the
following animals, viz:
100 brood mares, of American stock. from four
az to seven (7) years old, sound, well broken,
without biemishes and to weigh not less than $50
pounds. of which so are to be delivered at the
Ponca agency. 1. T.. and 20 at the Blackfeet
Agency, Montana.
1000 head ot stock catt'e, one:lalf heifers and
one-half COWS, of native stock (natives of Da-
kota, Wyoming, Montana Idaho), not under
two five years OLD, to be delivered at Grow
Agency. Montana.
SOC yearling heifers of graded stock, natives of
Arizona, New Mexico or Texas, TO be delivered at
Fort Apache. Arizona.
60 graded bulls (half breed from thoroushbred),
not over two years old, natives of DAKOTA, Wyo-
ming. Montana or idaho, TO be delivered at Crow
Agency Montana.
20 yearling heifers, one-half grade shorthorn
Is half grade Jersey neifers, two years old; one
graded searling bull; and 30 Cotswold sheep. to
be delivered at the Fort Stevenson Industrial
School, Dakota.
THESE cattle mast be delivered ut the respect.
i've points named not later THAN June 80 1887, eX-
eept stock cattle Tor Crow Agency. which may be
delivered in July, 1887.
In making the awards the right will be reserved
to increase or dim Iiish the quantity required to
any extent, and the further right To increase or
diminish the amount spec fed in any contract to
an extent not exceeding Twenty-Five per een.um
CERTIFIED CHECKS.
Each bid must be accompanied By a certified
check or draft upon some United States deposit
DRY, made payable to the undersigned for at least
per cent of the amount of the proposal VIII CHI
check draft Will be forfeited to the United
States IN case any bidder or bidders receiving an
award shall fail to promptly execute contract
with good and sufficient suret:es, otherwise to be
returned TO the bidder.
!. The right is reserved to reject any all bids or
any part of any bid If deemed for the best inter.
est Of the service
S2-l0S j. d. C. ATKINS, Comniss oner